TPA Today
Bad day, not the worst this week. Departures at 43%, arrivals better at 60%. Early morning flights ran 55 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at TPA. Only 43% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 86%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 31%. That is a 55-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
TPA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Tampa International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 55-point swing at TPA. The early morning block runs at 86%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 64%. 1am is where it broke down, dropping to 0%. Currently at 43%, well below the morning numbers. A 100-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 38 points from last week (27% vs 65%). Arrivals down 16 points too. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
TPA has been bouncing between 27% and 95%. Best day was Jun 3 at 95%. Worst was Aug 3 at 27%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how TPA runs. Today's 43% is well below the norm.
About TPA Delays
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is currently experiencing significant delays with 43% on-time departures and 60% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Tampa International Airport has averaged 27% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Tampa International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport), MCO (Orlando International Airport) and SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport). When TPA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Tampa International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.